Here is the low-down (in case anyone is still interested):
1. I am pregnant. Due April 1. I am hoping for a St Patty's Day baby. Dr thinks will go a little early anyway. It is another girl (definitely confirmed by amnio). Right now? I am done. The first 2 trimesters were great. I have it very easy compared to Miranda. As for the 3rd trimester, all the aches and pains are worse but at least I don't have kidney stones, gall stones (or gall bladder for that matter) and Obstetrical Cholestasis again. This so far has been much better. Keep praying that it stays that way. First name? Annaliese. Middle name? to be given upon delivery. Husband and I agree on 1 name (you will never guess, don't try) but if she goes on St Patty's, I want her middle name to be Patricia, after my mom, and also my middle name.
2. Miranda is a genius! I know every parent feels that way about their kids, but I will always say it. She is 17 months now. Has all 4 new molars (thank goodness teething wasn't too terrible), she is off formula (Finally!) and on whole milk bottles and uses the sippy cup for everything else. She talks more than any kid I know. She has a vocabulary of 35 (YES, really, 35) words and has a new one every day. The newest words to her lexicon are "pigeon", "pretty" and "toys". But she still doesn't say "cat" for some reason. Funny. Yesterday she followed my lead as I shouted "fuck" when I stubbed my toe. It was just so cute and innocent the way she said it. But needless to say, no more cussing for me when she is around. She understands direction very well when I ask her to bring me a pillow or her bottle or something else. She is a little devil though, making mischief whenever she can, by either hiding somewhere under covers or behind curtains, hiding things behind her back and running away when I ask to see them and runs on full speed from the minute she wakes up to the minute she puts her head on her little pillow in her crib. She finally goes into the crib without the 30 minute routine of me rocking her. She is 27 lbs and 31 inches, growing like a weed, and has been very healthy. Only 2 colds and no ear infections to speak of. Knock on wood, please. She had her first plane ride with me to Phoenix and visited with her cousins. I will NEVER fly alone with a child again. In fact, I will not fly with children until they are over 4 yrs again. She has no understanding of the change about to come with a little sister, but hopefully she wont be too jealous.
3. E. is finally with us 7 days on, 7 days off. Coordinating the schedule has been a challenge, but somehow we are managing. I have been very involved with monitoring her schoolwork, making sure she is organized and doing homework assigned. Going into middle school has been a tough transistion for her as she has never really had to work at doing well in school before. It came naturally. And now with me being pregnant, and the change in her custody schedule, I think it threw her off. I am very thankful that she is a great big sister. I think she needs more time with her dad alone, so she can be the focus.
4. We moved again, but I really like the new place and the view of the Hudson River is amazing.
5. I got promoted and a raise a work. That is great. At least I still have a job after some unfortunate layoffs here in my department.
6. Husband and I barely see each other and are too tired to keep up with the house or dog. Anyone have a cleaning lady they can lend me or want a really good dog?
That is all for now. Here are some pics, kid to keep, dog to go with a loving home:
1 comment:
Oh, WOW! Miranda is so big and SO beautiful! I'm so glad to see you posting. I, too, wish I could be a better blogger. But, alas, I suck. Congrats on pregnancy number two, and I wish you guys all the best!!!!
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